If you monitor the facebook page or Twitter, you would have
already seen these photos. However, if not, then here are some examples (and the above image) of what
I’ve been able to do with just Vallejo Silver and Gold (with a bit of wash of
course):
The main thing I’ve found with the Gold is that if you thin
it too much, you won’t get a huge amount of coverage. So after a bit of trial
and error, I have found putting about a 70/30 mix of paint to alcohol is about
right. I used Isopropynol Alcohol just from the hardware store. Cost $9 for 1
litre. Vallejo suggest that you use completely separate paint palettes and
brushes. I followed their advice and have a separate kit for doing the Alcohol
based stuff.
For the Silver I used about a 50/50 mix of thinner to paint.
The flow is INCREDIBLE and you should be able to do a large coverage within
seconds. I use a long, but thin, brush so I can reach all of the corners.
After applying the layers of paints, I used the Army Painter
Dark Tone with Airbrush thinner. I don’t thin with water anymore because I find
the Airbrush thinner makes it flow and pool in the recesses better. Also, I use
the thinner because I find that the Washes like Nuln Oil or Dark Tone really
take some of the shine away, which I didn’t want.
Anyway, it’s seriously easy. Don’t be fooled into thinking I’m
a pro painter. All it takes is preparation and technique.
Looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing the info. I think I might pick these up as well.
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